The Messenger: Volume 123, Issue 1

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Wichita High School East 2301 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67211 ehsmessenger.com Volume 123 Issue 1 September 10, 2014

The Staff brittan brenner editor-in-chief

cal siebenmark web editor

morgan winter reporter

jadyn fraley reporter

calvin rhinesmith reporter

zach vega reporter

megan sinik reporter

nicole ukofresco reporter

sneha verma reporter

abigail faflick reporter

camille buranday photographer

celeste norum reporter

jackson laurie reporter

mollye baker reporter

savannah goodpasture reporter

savannah shore reporter

jade mursch photographer adviser: sharon martin

trevor mahan reporter

contributing photographers: ryan smith, linda tran, elizabeth kane, alexis banzet, lashaya lawrie, sabrina russell

Editoral policy

“Messenger” is published in print once a month, except during vacations, by the communications department of Wichita High School East, 2301 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67211. The Journalism department can be reached at (316) 973-7275 or by email at smartin2@usd259.net.

“Messenger” staff will publish news, entertainment, features, and sports in an unbiased and professional manner and serve as a public forum for the students of Wichita High School East.

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“Messenger” is the official student magazine of Wichita High School East and it is distributed free to students. The opinions expressed in this publication reflect those of the student writers and not the Board of Education, Wichita High School East administration, faculty, or adviser.

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Letter from

The Editor

The school year is off and running and so is this year’s Messenger staff.

This year we have made a big transition to publishing online. Our web editor has taken to revamping our website, ehsmessenger.com, so you can find all things East High at any given time.

Along with our website, our staff has begun to use Twitter to keep our readers up to date on all events. Follow us @EastMessenger for daily reminders and updates.

It’s September; time for school, sweaters, bonfires, and most importantly the start of East High sports. From standouts to comebacks to even those in the bleachers, the staff produced stories applicable to you.

This issue Jadyn and Savannah G. highlighted a variety of varsity athletes to watch this season while Megan and Savannah S. checked in with last fall’s injured athletes and discussed their recovery and goals for the upcoming season.

Be certain to check out page 14. Morgan and Calvin did an excellent job discussing the good and the bad of our sports’ student sections.

This season we hope to see everyone out at as many games as possible, supporting all of our athletes.

Enjoy the Mess,

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FALL SPORTS PG 12 on the cover: Brendan Whalen, sr., marches alongside fellow band members during the Big Do, Aug. 26. jademurschphotographer

NewsFlash Cultural club makes plans for year

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Governor Brownback speaks to Jobs for American students

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Deena Helm, sr., and Zaena Helm, soph., recently created Middle Eastern dance club and plan to perform at the multicultural assembly and a benefit recital.

Q: How did you get involved with creating this new club?

Zaena: “She (Deena) wanted to start a club that had to do with her culture so I helped her create it.”

Q: Why did you create the club?

Zaena: “We realized that East didn’t have a club for Middle Eastern dance so we thought it would be fun to make one. In terms of the process, we asked our mom and cousins for help because they know the culture and have experience.”

Q: Do you have the music and choreography chosen yet?

Zaena: “Yes, we’ve chosen the type of music and the kind of dance. We’re starting to learn it and choreograph.”

Q: When does your club meet?

Zaena: “Wednesdays at lunch in Ms. (Stacy) Chestnut’s room (W202).”

Q: What do you do at your meetings?

Zaena: “It’s a rehearsal.”

Q: How did you first get involved with Middle Eastern dance styles?

Zaena: “Our cousin dances it. She taught us a lot about it. Her name is Lina Haramy.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS

9.10 Town hall meeting 9.13 ACT test date 9.16 Blood drive 9.17 Sports pictures 9.22 State journalism conference 9.24 Progress reports 9.24-25 Parent teacher conferences 9.26 Homecoming game 9.27 Homecoming dance

THIS DAY IN HISTORY September 1921 Messenger Little Reminders Learn the high school song, ‘Stand Up and Cheer,’ and two high school yells this week.

Attend all your class meetings. Support your class in all its activities.

SPIRIT WEEK Sept. 22-26

Sam Brownback, governor, congratulates Jobs for American students for being part of an organizatin that is raising the East graduation rates during his visit to East, Aug. 26.

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Monday: PJ day Tuesday: Favorite sports team day Wednesday: Twin day Thursday: TBT (throwback thursday) day Friday: Blue & white day

Choir director teaches technique

Sisters Deena Helm, sr. and Zaena Helm, soph., founders of the new Middle Eastern Dance Club discuss upcoming events for the club. jademurschphotographer

Jennifer Potochnik, choir director, teaches solfege to women’s ensemble. camilleburandayphotographer

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The Performing Arts department replaced retiree Doug Riney, director of 16 years, with Jennifer Potochnik.

“The style changed,” Avery Holmes, sr., said. “They both definitely have different teaching styles, and I think it’ll be noticeable when the time comes (for the musical).”

Potochnik plans to take choirs to seven invitationals and host four concerts.

“She’s not Mr. Riney but nobody can be Mr. Riney,” Holmes said. “She’s definitely doing a great job, and she’s teaching us sight-reading and solfege. It’s really a nice process.”

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THE SOAPBOX Food policy provokes complications Substantial Changes While the USDA passed hundreds of regulations on cafeteria food, many of these are redundant or have a negligible effect on cafeteria food, such as a new process for crediting the composition of vegetables or a mandate that states cafeterias must offer fat-free and low-fat milk.

A smaller number of requirements have a major impact on the food served.

1 cup of fruit or vegetable serving required each day (Breakfast, Lunch) Saturated fat must compose less than 10 percent of a meal’s calories (Breakfast, Lunch) 450 calorie minimum and 600 calorie maximum per meal (Breakfast) 750 calorie minimum and 850 calorie maximum per meal (Lunch) Less than 1420 milligrams of sodium per meal (Lunch) Nutrition labels must state that there is less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving (Breakfast, Lunch) Less than 640 milligrams of sodium per meal (Breakfast) All grains offered must contain at least 50 percent whole grains (Lunch) Two grain-based deserts are allowed each school week (Lunch) Each meal must offer a fruit, vegetable, grain, meat, and milk (Lunch)

School breakfast and lunch programs attempt to provide sufficient nutrition for students every weekday, but due to new dietary regulations, that task is becoming progressively more difficult.

Cafeterias are required to make major menu changes due to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), which sets new nutrition requirements for all schools that are part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) in an effort to decrease obesity.

The law was created to decrease obesity rates and provide more nutritious meals for those who eat in the cafeteria. It also introduces new requirements for school vending machines and fundraising events. Technical assistance and training are provided to help meet these requirements.

Although well-intended, these guidelines have several negative effects that should be reviewed and revoked.

Meat, grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk are all offered in the NSLP. Each cafeteria user must take three of five of these, with one being a fruit or vegetable. An observation of the school cafeteria conducted Aug. 26 revealed that 24 items of fruit were thrown away in a 10 minute period due to the requirement, all of them by different people. While the HHFKA was passed to encourage healthy eating, this stipulation is only causing food to be consigned to a trash can.

The combined amount of the breakfast and lunch program’s maximum caloric requirement is 1450 calories, an average of 750 each. Most cafeteria patrons don’t consume this completely and dispose of any unwanted food, and the maximum requirements are not served every day. Considering that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s recommendations for those aged 14 to 18 range greatly, this universal guideline often results in inadequate nutrition for many, while some could be consuming too much food if another meal is eaten.

The new regulations proposed by the USDA affect cafeteria, vending machines, and fundraising, albeit the requirements are different for each category. A variety of businesses offer competing types of food, including the food stands and trucks located by East, to whom the guidelines don’t apply. Those seeking unhealthy foods will divert their financial resources elsewhere notwithstanding school food policy.

The unintended consequences produced due to food policy results in lower cafeteria attendece, excess waste, and an exodus of funds away from cafeteria and school programs. Regulators and policymakers should relax restrictions on cafeteria food to confirm that the population is enticed to eat the adequate amount of food, as the goal to encourge healthy eating seems to just push those away who need to be served.

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School vendor requirements New requirements for food sold in schools were implemented at the beginning of the school year. These limits have created difficulty during fundraising endeavors and operating the school store. While there are some obstacles in finding compliant products, this is a minor problem for the ACE Place and Landing to overcome.

“Our challenge now is that we must overcome the late start to opening the stores and to change the pre-existing buying habits of our customers,” Shanna Zimmerman, DECA advisor, said. “In the past I’ve used local vendors and distributors for direct delivery, but these companies primarily service convenience stores and do not have the demand for whole grain, low fat, sugar free snacks.”

The rules only apply between midnight and 30 minutes after the school day. DECA and other clubs are unable to sell deserts and candy in order to fund their events, with the exception of a single, two-day occasion.

USDA requirements for fundraising results in students going elsewhere, and less funding for club events.

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FOOD Frenzy Recipes impress guests for homecoming dinner

While restaurants are ideal for eating before Homecoming, $15 for an entrée seems a bit excessive. All of the following recipes take a minimal amount of time and are sure to wow your friends and start Homecoming off right.

The Homecoming dance will be held Sept. 27, from 8-11 p.m in the gym. The theme is “A Country Western Roundup”; tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.

The themes for Spirit Week are: Monday, PJ Day; Tuesday, favorite sports team; Wednesday, twin day; Thursday, throwback Thursday; and Friday, blue and white.

Guacamole

Chicken Sandwiches

Peel, seed, and cut three avocados. Mash the pulp in a large bowl and juice one lime. Using a potato masher, add half a teaspoon salt, cumin, and cayenne then mash.

Fold in half of a medium onion, diced; half of a jalapeno pepper; two red tomatoes, seeded and diced; one tablespoon chopped cilantro, and one clove garlic, minced. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

For flavored mayonnaise, combine quarter cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1 garlic clove.

To cook chicken, combine 2 eggs, 3 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tsp dried oregano, and quarter tsp salt in a large zip-lock plastic bag. Cut chicken breast in four cutlets.

Add to bag. Seal. Refrigerate overnight. Place 1 bag tortilla chips in a food processor, grind and place in a shallow dish. Coat chicken completely in chips. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken to pan and cook side until browned. Spread mayonnaise along sides of 4 buns.

Layer bottom half with desired toppings and serve.

Grown up Mac and Cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook 6 slices of bacon. Drain grease and chop into small pieces. Set aside. In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Once it starts to boil, season with a tablespoon of salt and stir to dissolve. Add half pound of cavatappi or penne pasta and boil for 5 minutes. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the cold water and set aside. Cool pasta pot completely then place back on top of stove over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp butter to melt. Once it starts to foam/sizzle, add 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Whisk vigorously until smooth and lump-free. Cook for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of half & half, and continue to whisk vigorously until smooth, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Add remaining 2 cups of half & half. Continue whisking. Add 1 tsp rosemary and thyme, a pinch of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, half tsp of cayenne pepper and nutmeg, and 4-5 cloves of minced garlic -- mix well as needed. Increase heat to medium-high and allow mixture simmer -- whisking the whole time. Once the mixture is thick enough, remove from heat.

Add half cup parmigiano-reggiano and 2 cups cheddar cheese and stir gently until melted and smooth.

In a separate large bowl, combine pasta with the cheese sauce. Gently fold together until completely coated. Fold in 2-3 tbsp fresh basil and green onion. Transfer half of pasta and cheese mixture to a lightly greased baking dish.

Sprinkle half cup of mozzarella cheese over the first half of the pasta/cheese mixture, then pour remaining pasta/cheese mixture on top as a second layer -- add remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Sprinkle the top with the bacon and half cup of Italian bread crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve.

Chocolatey Custard In a small saucepan, combine quarter cup of milk and two tablespoons of sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolves. Put 1 egg yolk in a small bowl and slowly whisk in hot milk. Cook over medium heat. Whisk constantly until slightly thick. Turn off heat. Add three ounces of bittersweet chocolate and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Whisk 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and pour into two shallow bowls. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, beat half cup of heavy cream with a pinch of ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar until softly whipped.

Dollop cream and serve.

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buckets of support to find a cure

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Challenge raises awareness of life-threatening disease For Gabrielle Shawnee, soph., participating in the ALS ice bucket challenge meant more than just dumping water on her head or making a small donation to a cause; it was raising awareness in memory of her grandpa.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a devastating disease that causes the degeneration of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the disease progresses, patients slowly lose all muscle function and their ability to speak. Ultimately ALS causes permanent paralysis and leads to the patient’s death.

“He had ALS as long as I can remember,” Shawnee said. “He passed away in April of 2013.”

The loss of muscle function made even everyday actions a struggle.

“Just speaking was so hard for him,” Shawnee said. “He would have to repeat things over and over again. He was in a wheelchair so we would go out to eat a lot because that was pretty much all he could do but it was still really hard.”

Shawnee saw firsthand how the disease affected it’s victims.

“When my grandpa would talk, he would talk about how he used to play basketball and stuff so it was kind of sad,” Shawnee said. “He was depressed a lot.”

For Shawnee, it was difficult to see her grandfather struggle and know there was nothing anyone could do to fix it or cure his disease, so when she heard about the ALS ice bucket challenge, it was encouraging.

“I just hope people realize that showing and doing little things for people just to show their support and spirit for them really will boost their moral and make everybody feel a lot better,” Shawnee said. “Now people who are affected by it, when they go out they’re going to be happy knowing that people affected by it after them are hopefully working to fix it and cure it.“

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Riluzole, the first treatment to alter ALS was approved by the FDA

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Gabrielle Shawnee, soph., poses for a family photo with her grandfather the last time she saw him before he died in April 2013. Photo Courtesy of Gabrielle Shawnee

Between celebrities, principal Ken Thiessen, and 71 other staff members, it seems that almost everyone has been nominated for the ALS ice bucket challenge.

Staff members participated in the challenge at the Big Do. Faculty accepted the challenge from DECA, and raised over $2,200 in two days to donate to the ALS association and the MDA. Both organizations work to research and find cures for ALS and other muscular diseases.

Over $94.3 million was donated to the ALS Association from July 29 to Aug. 27 compared to $2.7 million donated in the same amount of time last year, due to the ALS ice bucket challenge.

The purpose of the challenge is to raise awareness of ALS and financially support research of ALS to find a cure.

Exact origins of the ice bucket challenge’s association with ALS are unknown, but according to TIME Magazine, it started with Chris Kennedy, from Sarasota, FL. Prior to Kennedy’s video of his

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ice bucket challenge July 15, the campaign remained unlinked to any specific charity but to that of the participant’s choice.

As a result, the ALS Association received more than $15 million and 307,598 new donors.

Faculty members brace themselves as they participate in the ALS ice bucket challenge at the Big Do, Aug. 26.

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state of emergency Police brutality is the talk of the nation after the death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York and most recently Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Countless protests have sprouted across the country as citizens demanded their constitutional rights to be acknowledged and police reform.

Americans questioned whether law enforcement has used excessive force well before the death of Michael Brown.

As an attempt to reach out to the public, the New York Police Department tweeted out, “Do you have a photo w/ a member of the NYPD? Tweet us & tag it #myNYPD. It may be featured on our Facebook.”

The hashtag backfired terribly on the NYPD when people began tweeting pictures of policemen abusing their power and committing questionable moral acts. Naturally, the hashtag spread to other states around the country and more photos were posted.

The issue physically arose when 43 year old Eric Garner was placed in a banned choke hold by a NYPD officer until he died.

On Aug. 9, 2014, 18-year old Michael Brown was shot six times by an officer of the St. Louis County Police Department. After the story was released the nation went into a state of anger, rioting and looting stores.

Many were misinformed, not

knowing all the details of the situation. In the days following, more information was released placing Brown at a QuikTrip allegedly robbing the store and pushing the manager. Missourians broke the windows of their local QuikTrips and protests flooded the streets.

Some groups argued that law enforcement targeted minority groups but the case of David Castellani contradicted this complaint.

On Oct. 7, 2013, CNN released the story of Castellani, a 20 year old college student who was asked to leave the Tropicana Casino and Resort because he was under 21. A video was released showing Castellani yelling at New Jersey policemen. Next, five policemen rushed towards him, swung their clubs, kicked him and hit him. It escalated when the police dog was let out and bit Castellani.

Photos of Castellani in the hospital were released shortly after the incident. According to his family he needed over 200 stitches. In addition to the stitches, he received a crushed spinal nerve, several bruises and suffered from numbness on the right side of his skull.

After a reports of some police agencies committing morally questionable acts, many have begun to wonder if law enforcement agencies were dangerous and whether they have been given too much authority.

Sources: CNN.com, USAtoday.com, Huffingtonpost.com

In the US...

92% of police brutality cases go uninvestigated

Officers are typically exonerated or complaints are dismissed as frivolous The National Police Misconduct Statistics and Reporting Project recorded 4,861 reports of police misconduct

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Events surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York raise questions about police brutality all over the country. jademurschphotographer

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The Rundown

Students voiced their opinion about how safe they felt around the Wichita police department and what they thought about the current issue in Ferguson.

Parnia Razinobakht, jr.

Q: How do you feel when you see a policemen?

A: “I feel like I’m in a unsafe situation and I constantly worry about what is going to happen to me.”

Q: Do you think police brutality is an issue?

A: “Police brutality has always been an issue in my opinion. The unrest in Ferguson is a prime example of how law enforcement abuses their power and how immoral the way they treat people is.”

Cameron Splichal, fr.

Q: Do you feel safe when you see the Wichita Police Department?

A: “When I see the police I see a normal person, so yes, I do feel safe. I know that if there is any danger they will protect everyone, including myself.”

Q: What do you think about the issue in Ferguson?

A: “I don’t think that the police and the people are wrong. They are not handling the situation correctly and it’s making it worse.”

Brandon Le, sr., Q: What do you feel when you see an individual from the Wichita Police Department?

A: “I don’t feel fear for my life but generally I do feel a little paranoid.

But I do feel safe.”

Q: What do you think about the issue in Ferguson?

A: “I think it’s a setback from the civil rights movement and the issues being brought up in the present day are the same issues that individuals in the 1960’s fought to fix.”

Merrick Schmitz, soph., Q: Do you feel safe when you see the Wichita Police Department?

A: “I’m reassured that there is someone protecting me and keeping Wichitans safe.”

Q: Do you think police brutality is an issue?

A: “No, I don’t think it’s an issue. I think people are judging based on one or two incidents. In my opinion, not all policemen are bad, and I think they do a good job of keeping us safe.”

Jorge Banuelos, jr., Q: What do you feel when you see an officer?

A: “Particularly, I haven’t had a bad experience with the police but stigma associated with the police automatically makes me feel paranoid. I still feel safe but the recent actions of law enforcement makes me weary.”

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The biggest, most popular, most talked about

Alternativerated Music

Hip-Hop/Rap

Childish Gambino

Hip-Hop/Rap

Because the internet

Spoon

8.5

Foster the People

The Black Keys

7.0

Outliers

Turn Blue

6.8

When most people hear “Foster the People,” they automatically think “Pumped up Kicks.” Most people who were fans of that track never listened to any of their other music even though it was just as good, if not better. This album sounds like it’s straight out of the 80’s. If you enjoy Rock/Pop with a retro vibe, be sure to listen to a few of their songs.

The ninth studio album from blues/rock super group “The Black Keys” is nothing new. Yes, the album is well-produced, but it is almost too good. There are almost no traces of the “soul” found in their previous records. The songs sound good but feel lifeless.

The Glitch Mob Love Death Immortality

FKA Twigs

12 @orenbunnyman Definitely the Michael Cera Folk album

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7.5

“They Want My Soul” is the eighth studio album by the American indie rock band Spoon. This album has a very new sound. The production, song writing, and instrumentation all sound new and different but somehow familiar if you have listened to Spoon before. Anyone who enjoys indie/alt rock or pop should definitely check this album out.

@EastMessenger

@Frannie_Pannies

Ben Howard all the way

They want my Soul

“Salad Days” is a laid back Lo-Fi album that doesn’t really fit into any one particular genre.

Sonically is a little more well put together compared to Demarco’s past projects. Lyrically he also seems more mature. The songs have more meaning and personal connections than his first full length release “2”. If you know what it’s like to be tired and stressed you will most likely enjoy this album.

Student picks from 2014

grace @grace_wise7

7.3

Mac Demarco

6.9

The Glitch Mob is back with their second release.

They have their own style of electronic/glitch that no one else has really been able to replicate.

While the tracks on this album are pretty good, they all sound the same.

“Real” by Years & Years

Garbage

Bones is an LA rapper who has been gaining a lot of popularity on the internet. The mixtape has a vintage “VHS” vibe filled with 808 drum beats and samples from ’80’s movies soundtracks. While the rapping and production are both good, neither stands out. If you enjoy artists like Yung Lean and Spooky Black, be sure to check out Bones. www.teamsesh.com

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Francesca P.

Bones

This is Gambino’s second commercial release. His production has a much more professional sound and more complex instrumentals. In terms of rapping, his flow is as good as ever. Even if you didn’t like his last studio album “Camp” you need to give this album a listen; it is full of non-stop quality tracks.

Salad Days

Indie/Alt. Pop/Rock

9.0

Chance Raps

LP 1

8.1

Twigs has been around for a while as a background vocalist and dancer but she just released her first full-length project. It’s very well put together and is very similar to the style of James Blake’s dubstep infused R&B.

Chance the rapper has been making a lot of noise in the past year, including features on tracks by artists such as Justin Beiber, Skrillex, Childish Gambino, SZA, and James Blake. Ever since his “AcidRap” Mixtape, he has been the talk of almost every alternative rap XXLmag.com fan. Just recently he dropped three tracks on SoundCloud with his band “The Social Experiment.” Hopefully we will be seeing a new mixtape or album from him by the end of this year. If you haven’t already checked out his music you can find it on Soundcloud or on his website: chanceraps.com

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Mainstream

Music

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8.0

ScHoolboy Q

8.3

Oxymoron

ScHoolboy has come a long way from his last release, “Habits and Contradictions.” While lyrically he is about the same as before, there are a lot of really nice beats on this album. What really puts this album above others of its type is authenticity; nothing feels “faked” or “staged.”

Ed Sheeran

Pharrell Williams

X

6.3

7.0

GIRL

Cold Play

Of Mice and Men

7.2

Restoring Force

Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. Restoring Force is their third full-length studio album. They have progressed production wise but lyrically and vocally it sounds the same as past releases, which some fans see as a plus.

Skrillex

The Crystal Method

7.1

The New Classic

The Crystal Method

7.0

The Crystal Method is an American electronic music duo formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in the early 1990s.

This is their fifth studio release and it free to download on hypebeast.com so if you enjoy electronic music, check it out.

paR/poH-piH

Sunny Moore (Skrillex) is back with his third studio release. He manages to deliver the same amount of energy as before with a very new and different sound, stepping away from the cliché dubstep style. If you enjoy Skrillex or music similar to his and are looking for something new, this album is worth a listen.

Electronic

Recess

paR/poH-piH

This album feels exactly the same as every other Cold Play album, if you like Cold Play, check it out. Nothing really seems new or interesting. The song writing, production, and instrumentation all sound exactly the same as all their other music. If you weren’t a fan of Cold Play before you probably won’t change your mind.

Rock

6.0

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Pharrell has worked on tons of projects since his last release “In My Mind” way back in 2006.

But to most Pharrell fans, it was worth the wait.

The album is short but full of infectious hits like “Marilyn Monroe,” “Come and Get It Bae,” and, of course, the song no one will ever forget or stop playing. “Happy.”

Pop

This album is not necessarily bad; it is just uninteresting. The song writing and production sound exactly the same as all of Sheeran’s past releases.

Most of the songs sound very similar and nothing really stands out. If you enjoyed his last album, you will most likely enjoy this one.

Ghost Stories

paR/poH-piH

“My Krazy Life” is easily one of the most well put together pop-rap albums of the year. The production is great and the lyricism is okay but what really gives this album such a high score is the story telling. YG manages to tell one of the most authentic and raw stories of living in the streets of LA.

Hip-Hop/Rap

My Krazy Life

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Student picks from 2014

Iggy Azalea, the Australian rapper and model, seems to have blown up overnight. Initially gaining popularity on the blogging website “Tumblr,” Iggy spread all across the internet and eventually reached the radio. As of right now, her album “The New Classic” has sold over 2 million copies. She is also the first non-American artist to peak at #1 on the America charts since The Beatles. Coming from independently dropping her “Ignorant Art” mixtape in 2012 to #1 best selling album for over a month, Iggy can truly claim to have started from the bottom.

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Zaena Helm @Zaenahelm “Pretty Hurts” by Beyoncé

Corbin Gronlie @CorbsStillsNash “All this bad blood” Bastille

Tommy @Tomaaaye “You Go Down Smooth” by a Lake Street Drive

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pain and gain Varsity athletes return to their games after injuries

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Brooke Colglazier As a freshman, Brooke Colglazier, jr., was a standout athlete on the girls cross country team. Hopes were high for her sophomore year.

However, over the summer Colglazier injured her hip flexor when she was horseback riding, and it continually got worse as she continued to run on it.

“It made for a pretty crappy season,” Colglazier said. “I was always disappointed because I really wanted to have a good season but it wasn’t because of my injury. It just always hurt, so it was hard.”

Her freshman year, Colglazier placed 10th in the City meet. In her sophomore year, she fell to 40th place.

“I didn’t even pay attention to my place because I was disappointed,” Colglazier said.

This summer Colglazier rested her injury to prevent a re-injury.

“I’m hoping to get back in shape,” Colgazier said. “I’ll come back and have a really good year.”

Rachael Jordan, sr., hits the ball to her teammates during volleyball tryouts.

Rachael Jordan

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Every athlete struggles. This can be due to stamina, concentration, or for many athletes including volleyball player Rachael Jordan, sr., it can be injuries.

“I have had three injuries,” Jordan said. “I had an over developed pectoral muscle in my shoulder and it caused me some shoulder problems. I also tore a bunch of ligaments in my ankle. Last year was the year I tore my ACL and meniscus.”

The torn ACL forced Jordan’s season to end, leaving her with a seven month recovery.

“I just have to be careful a little bit and just be cautious of it,”Jordan said. It’s supposed to be fully healed but it’s always on my mind not to do anything stupid.”

Coming back off her injuries this season Jordan hopes to play varsity.

“I want to get back to where I was,” Jordan said. “Hopefully I’m getting there but it’s a process.”

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Calil Burnett ,sr., warms up with his teammates during the first week of football practice elizabethkanephotographer

Calil Burnett

Football play Calil Burnett, sr., has coped with the physical and mental burden of a sports injury since his junior year when he broke a collar bone during the football season.

“We were playing against South and I just kind of got tackled and went down hard,” Calil Burnett said.

With the broken collar bone, his season ended, and he went through a six week recovery. Burnett is back for his senior year, playing as the starting running back.

Despite these complications, Burnett stays confident in his ability to play and his team as a whole.

“I want to make the playoffs with the team,” Burnett said. “I hope not to have any troubles this year. I’m pretty sure it’s even 100 percent stronger now.”

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For the past three years, Joseph Draut, sr., has been a participant on the boys cross country team, has shown leadership and has emerged as one of the top runners for the boys team, leading the pack at almost every meet.

However, last year, an injury took him out for half the season and for an additional three months of recovery time.

“I got a fractured foot just from running on the track,” Draut said. ”The impact made it break and I kept running on it, and it broke again.”

Despite last year, Draut has high hopes for this upcoming season of cross country.

“I don’t think my injury will affect me this season, and I hope the boys cross country team will finally go to State this year,” Draut said.

The boys team has not qualified for State since 2010, but with Draut rehabilitated and a promising boys varsity team, State could be within their grasp.

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savannahgoodpasturereporter jadynfraleyreporter,photographer Front row- Cierra Devorce, sr., Ella McNeely, jr., Aysia Pryor, sr., Emilio Montanez, sr. Back row- Nathaniel Faflick, sr., Krisha Parmar, sr., Alea Surender, sr., Willie Edwards, sr.

Athletes excel outside the classroom

Fall sports coaches were asked to name one upperclassman athlete that showed leadership, good work ethic, and worked well with the team.

Athletes

Qualities

Leadership

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Willie Edwards, sr.

Football Coach Brian Byers

“His physical ability sets him apart from other players.”

Krisha Parmar, sr.

Volleyball Coach Randi Godown

“She received first team All-City “With several years of varsity under her “She gets along with other people and honors as a junior (last season) belt, she sets a good example and is a performs with the team well.” and continues to work hard at great leader.” practice to maintain that status.”

Ella McNeely, jr.

Dance Coach Ashley Blanton

“She has stepped up to become a leader and continues to work hard in practice.”

“She talks to all the girls, making sure to “Her determination helps motivate other girls to have the same determina- include everyone in conversations.” tion level.”

Nate Faflick, sr.

Boys cross country Coach Darham Rogers

“He works to create a friendly rivalry to help motivate other runners.”

“The runners are like a family, and he “He knows what is expected of him and portrays that to the other runners.” always helps to support one another.”

Cierra Devorce, sr.

Girls cross country Coach Darham Rogers

“She works hard to support “She helps get the lowerclassmen everyone and encourage others to concentrate and follow what is to do their best.” expected of them.”

“She gets along with the team very well by supporting them like family.”

Emilio Montanez, sr.

Boys soccer Coach Dylan Gruntzel

“He was named captain of the “He is what a majority of the younger team this year and is considered players strive to be like. He is a good the glue of the team.” role model on and off the field.”

“As well as the other seniors, he is doing whatever it takes in hopes of making it to the State tournament for the first time in school history.”

Alea Surender, sr.

Girls tennis Coach Jarett Payne

“She attended summer practices and her time committed has shown in comparison to others.”

“She is more than willing to help the “She gets along great with the rest of the younger players and strives to make the team and while they are trying to get team better.” better with every practice, they make sure to have fun.”

Aysia Prior, sr.

Cheerleading Coach Shallruan Thomas

“She has taken several steps to become a better cheerleader and also helped others to improve.”

“She leads by example. She would not “She is helpful and patient with all memask anyone on the team to do anything bers of the squad. She always has a smile she wouldn’t be willing to do herself.” on her face and stays positive.”

“He gets along with the rest of the team “He is a great leader and sets a good example for the underclassmen on the which makes is easier to perform at a higher level.” team.”

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Student section

Shines

A new year calls for new senior leadership in the student section at games.

Several seniors feel the pressure of not only maintaining prior stature, but also working to improve and make the section the best that it can be.

“We hope to maintain a positive attitude throughout the games,” Alec Schillings, sr., said. “Of course, we want our basketball and football student sections to continue being one of the best in the state, but we also would like to say that for The student section gets excited at the winter pep assembly last December. alexisbanzetphotographer other sports as well.”

For many, the student section serves as a place to bond with “I really want everyone to participate, not only in the themes, but also fellow students and create memories throughout high school. in the energy,” Elleigh McClelland, sr., said. “We want it to be really lively For this reason, seniors hope to increase attendance from both underand super loud.” classmen and those who have not regularly attended games in the past.

While several prior themes remain in question due to individual school “We want to have a huge attendance of freshmen and sophomores,” restrictions, new and innovative ideas are already being considered.

David Kaufman, sr., said.

“If people give us good suggestions, we’ll definitely incorporate them,” To increase attendance, seniors plan to utilize the student section Schillings said. “Of course, we’ll use some of our traditional themes, and Twitter and inform others of upcoming sports events through word of we have a few surprise themes to throw in there that will hopefully be mouth. pretty exciting.”

In prior years, the leadership of students has been questioned which morganwinterreporter led to a hostile environment at times. As a group, many of this year’s seniors have agreed to work towards creating a welcoming, encouraging feel for both members of the section, and also athletes.

Follow “We want to make sure that everybody knows that we’re supporting @EastMessenger our team,” Schillings said. “We’re there to be supportive. You are there and to be into the game but don’t necessarily have to be dedicated to the sport.” @EHSstudents Along with positive attitudes, seniors hope to build the section for more information on the student section around student voice for the upcoming sports seasons. All students are encouraged to share theme ideas and suggest improvements.

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Down and dull

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While East has one of the most energetic student sections in the state for the major sports such as football and basketball, the student sections for other sports are lacking. On average, the student attendance at a football or basketball game is around 100 students or more.

For sports such as soccer, tennis, golf, wrestling, and bowling that share seasons with the more popular sports, attendance at a home event is around 10 students.

Seniors Emilio Montañez (boys soccer captain) and Allegra Carson (girls volleyball) describe what it is like to play a sport with little fan support behind them.

“It makes most of us feel bad when (the students) don’t come and show support for our soccer guys,” Montañez said. “It’s really sad because we have been good and getting better. Like last year we won a Regional title (for the first time in five years) and still no one comes to our games.”

This situation is not unique to soccer.

“It’s very disheartening when the only people supporting you when you are playing are your parents,” Carson said. “It’d be nice if our classmates supported us and saw what we can do on the court.”

The students interviewed said that the best way to increase attendance at any sporting event would be to increase the awareness of when games are being played.

“I feel like most of the time students don’t even know when we are playing,” Montañez said.

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